]]>By: wdnemesishttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/18/harrison-smith-headed-to-irdesignated-for-return/#comment-2876919
Fri, 18 Oct 2013 19:13:52 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2218279#comment-2876919Pondering how we will get to the playoffs with a defense that gives up so many points against offenses that are not top contenders.
]]>By: packersownthenorthhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/18/harrison-smith-headed-to-irdesignated-for-return/#comment-2876856
Fri, 18 Oct 2013 18:55:19 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2218279#comment-2876856Almost comical to see “playoffs” anywhere NEAR this article. Lose at home to Cleveland and Carolina – ha!
]]>By: truthserum4uhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/18/harrison-smith-headed-to-irdesignated-for-return/#comment-2876435
Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:29:30 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2218279#comment-2876435Rick Spielman is a Magician says: Oct 18, 2013 11:56 AM

Not to mention that was long before anyone from the current regime was around, and it’s been well documented the Ravens caused the problem by backing out on a trade without telling the Vikings.

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And then karma came back to bite Ozzie in the butt when Chicago did the exact same thing to him a couple of years ago. Then he had the nerve to cry foul. They talk about his class, but frankly, I don’t see it.

BTW: the time the Vikings didn’t get their pick in on time, which was 10 years ago? Ya, that pick was Kevin Williams. He has been anchoring the defensive line for more than a decade. So we can stop with that joke now.
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Not to mention that was long before anyone from the current regime was around, and it’s been well documented the Ravens caused the problem by backing out on a trade without telling the Vikings.

]]>By: taintedsaints2009http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/18/harrison-smith-headed-to-irdesignated-for-return/#comment-2876305
Fri, 18 Oct 2013 15:35:16 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2218279#comment-2876305That playoffs statement is insane. I honestly believe this team does not win another game this year. I could throw four touchdown passes against their secondary.

The Vikings offensive line is so horrendous that freeman won’t have any time to throw. The Vikings offense is not a quick passing offense like manning offenses, where he can get away with a mediocre line.

How do the broncos lose their center, and both starting left tackles, and not miss a beat? It’s because they get rid of the ball so fast.

The Vikings to me are the worst team in the league. The giants will destroy their secondary. It will be very ugly, and you will see a fire sale of veterans in the next two weeks.

]]>By: conormacleodhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/18/harrison-smith-headed-to-irdesignated-for-return/#comment-2876254
Fri, 18 Oct 2013 15:19:52 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2218279#comment-2876254The Ponder pick didn’t work out. But, it by no means defines Rick Spielman and his success in the draft. He has made outstanding choices.

Smith, Rhodes, Patterson, Sharif Floyd, Kalil, Ponder, Harvin, AP, Greenway. Not a bad selection of first rounders in the last 8 years if you ask me. Not everybody can have Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck with the first pick like the Colts have been lucky enough to do.

BTW: the time the Vikings didn’t get their pick in on time, which was 10 years ago? Ya, that pick was Kevin Williams. He has been anchoring the defensive line for more than a decade. So we can stop with that joke now.

]]>By: conormacleodhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/18/harrison-smith-headed-to-irdesignated-for-return/#comment-2876232
Fri, 18 Oct 2013 15:11:27 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2218279#comment-2876232The defensive coordinator is much more disappointed than Smith himself. At least in 8 weeks Smith will still have a job.
]]>By: whatjusthappedhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/18/harrison-smith-headed-to-irdesignated-for-return/#comment-2876218
Fri, 18 Oct 2013 15:07:07 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2218279#comment-2876218Usually when the word “depth” is being discussed with regard to the Vikings, it is a reference to how far the team will sink.

But look at the good news, 2014 is suppose to be deep at the Qb position so its not a bad year to finish poorly. That’s not to say that Spielman will make a wise choice when the Vikings are on the clock (assuming they get their pick in on time), history suggests otherwise, but it will fun to hear all the Viking fans back at it in the spring declaring yet another Superbowl run.

]]>By: fwippelhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/18/harrison-smith-headed-to-irdesignated-for-return/#comment-2876173
Fri, 18 Oct 2013 14:53:50 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2218279#comment-2876173For a team with a defense already in a tailspin, this is the worst news they could have received.

Can someone explain why the Vikings have not inquired about obtaining Jairus Byrd?

]]>By: purpleguyhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/18/harrison-smith-headed-to-irdesignated-for-return/#comment-2876138
Fri, 18 Oct 2013 14:43:34 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2218279#comment-2876138Bummer — my team will now be even less relevant than they were before. And if anyone thinks Freeman is going to lead the team to the playoffs with only 2 weeks in the system, they’ve been out drinking a keg of warm PBR with a bunch of cheesers.
]]>By: monctonvikehttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/18/harrison-smith-headed-to-irdesignated-for-return/#comment-2876112
Fri, 18 Oct 2013 14:35:21 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2218279#comment-2876112I would not bring him back unless the vikes had a serious turn around. Which is not likely at this point
]]>By: glennsyank13http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/18/harrison-smith-headed-to-irdesignated-for-return/#comment-2876101
Fri, 18 Oct 2013 14:30:45 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2218279#comment-2876101Playoffs? Playoff?! Playoffs?
]]>By: teal379http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/18/harrison-smith-headed-to-irdesignated-for-return/#comment-2876063
Fri, 18 Oct 2013 14:22:15 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2218279#comment-2876063That sucks – not a Vikings fan by any stretch but young guys need to play. Makes the league more fun.

Hope he heals well.

]]>By: longcutskolvikeshttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/18/harrison-smith-headed-to-irdesignated-for-return/#comment-2876058
Fri, 18 Oct 2013 14:21:02 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2218279#comment-2876058I hope he takes his time to get healthy. No reason to jeopardize his future to finish 5-11. Plus, this will give us all the long awaited opportunity to see how Robert Blanton plays… I guess. We’ll see what the rest of the year holds. There’s a lot of defensive analysis that needs to take place. 2014 is a long ways away. I hope the Vikings can get off of the mat. Skol!
]]>By: filthymcnasty1http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/18/harrison-smith-headed-to-irdesignated-for-return/#comment-2876011
Fri, 18 Oct 2013 14:06:40 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2218279#comment-2876011I’ve been assured that the Vikings would be 5-0 if Harrison Smith hadn’t hurt his toe.
]]>By: scoops1http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/18/harrison-smith-headed-to-irdesignated-for-return/#comment-2876006
Fri, 18 Oct 2013 14:05:39 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2218279#comment-2876006if Josh Freeman propels them into playoff contention, getting Smith back then would be a significant boost

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]]>By: Rick Spielman is a Magicianhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/18/harrison-smith-headed-to-irdesignated-for-return/#comment-2876005
Fri, 18 Oct 2013 14:05:19 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2218279#comment-2876005I hope Josh Freeman can put 40 points on the board every week because that’s what it’s going to take to win.
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